Thank you so much! I received a letter in the mail last week dated for Dec. 30th, but I thought that Simmons conducted interviews though so I was a little confused. I'm going to call later this week to set up a time to visit so I'll ask about the rest of their admissions process
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Thank you so much! I received a letter in the mail last week dated for Dec. 30th, but I thought that Simmons conducted interviews though so I was a little confused. I'm going to call later this week to set up a time to visit so I'll ask about the rest of their admissions process
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As you may have figured out from your acceptance Simmons does not do interviews. They suggest in their acceptance letter you visit the school though.
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Update!
University: University of Washington
Major: Dance, Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.74 (PTCAS)
Prereq GPA: 3.59 (PTCAS)
GRE: 164 Verbal, 150 Quant, 5.5 AW
Observation: 120 across outpatient, aqua, neuro, and a couple hours of pediatrics and OT. Waiting to hear if I can complete 4 hours inpatient at the hospital I currently volunteer at.
Extras: I used to work in the insurance industry, and I recently returned to school when my husband completed his education. I train/teach at a nonprofit karate school for women, and do various volunteer/service work in that sector.
Applying: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Regis, UNTHSC, Northern Arizona University, Washington University and Mercer.
Interviews: Mercer (11/15), Regis (1/23)
Waitlists: Washington U (11/6), Mercer (12/12)
Accepted: Washington U (1/6)
University: University of Washington
Major: Dance, Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.74 (PTCAS)
Prereq GPA: 3.59 (PTCAS)
GRE: 164 Verbal, 150 Quant, 5.5 AW
Observation: 120 across outpatient, aqua, neuro, and a couple hours of pediatrics and OT. Waiting to hear if I can complete 4 hours inpatient at the hospital I currently volunteer at.
Extras: I used to work in the insurance industry, and I recently returned to school when my husband completed his education. I train/teach at a nonprofit karate school for women, and do various volunteer/service work in that sector.
Applying: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Regis, UNTHSC, Northern Arizona University, Washington University and Mercer.
Interviews: Mercer (11/15), Regis (1/23)
Waitlists: Washington U (11/6), Mercer (12/12)
Accepted: Washington U (1/6)
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UPDATE ACCEPTANCE!!
University: The Pennsylvania State University
Major: Kinesiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.40
Pre-req GPA: 3.05 (PTCAS - goes up depending on program since I retook two pre-req courses)
GRE: 149v 150q 4.0AW
Applied: Chatham, Drexel, Elon, GW, Lynchburg, Marshall, Murphy Deming College of Health and Sciences (MDCHS), Marymount, Shenandoah, Temple, Wingate, Neumann, Alvernia
Acceptances: Alvernia (1/7/15)
Rejections: Drexel (mail), Temple (email 12/9), Regis (email 12/9)
Interviews: MDCHS (9/26), Marshall (1/5), Neumann (1/13), Marymount (1/24)
Waitlists: Lynchburg (11/7, unable to come to a decision), Chatham (11/20), MDCHS (11/24), Elon (12/17)
Although Alvernia is not yet accredited, I am extremely happy and relieved. It is definitely a backup school but it is still exciting!
University: The Pennsylvania State University
Major: Kinesiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.40
Pre-req GPA: 3.05 (PTCAS - goes up depending on program since I retook two pre-req courses)
GRE: 149v 150q 4.0AW
Applied: Chatham, Drexel, Elon, GW, Lynchburg, Marshall, Murphy Deming College of Health and Sciences (MDCHS), Marymount, Shenandoah, Temple, Wingate, Neumann, Alvernia
Acceptances: Alvernia (1/7/15)
Rejections: Drexel (mail), Temple (email 12/9), Regis (email 12/9)
Interviews: MDCHS (9/26), Marshall (1/5), Neumann (1/13), Marymount (1/24)
Waitlists: Lynchburg (11/7, unable to come to a decision), Chatham (11/20), MDCHS (11/24), Elon (12/17)
Although Alvernia is not yet accredited, I am extremely happy and relieved. It is definitely a backup school but it is still exciting!
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First choice?
yes!
That's freakin' awesome.
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What time are you interviewing at Marymount? I'm interviewing on the 24 at 1 pm 🙂
I'm an out-of-state UNC undergrad, and I basically have a full ride. PT school will be a little different but they give great aid to many people.
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Yes!! I was resigned to not hearing anything for quite a bit longer. Although, I'm sure they are moving through the waitlist pretty fast since it's such an expensive school.
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11-3!
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Congrats! I just recently got an email stating that my application is still under review. You have better stats than me so we'll see what happens. Not losing hope yet though! You think you'll attend or still waiting on others?
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I got a good 4-5 of those emails since I applied in September so hopefully you'll hear something good soon! I'm waiting to hear back from a few more before I make my final decision, but I'm definitly considering it.
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okay cool thank you! good luck to ya
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I just reread the email and I'm actually interviewing from 11-3 as well, so I'll see you there!
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Update: Interview, rejection
Degree: Communications (Non-Traditional Student)
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-requiste GPA: (PTCAS) 3.83
GRE: 159 V, 152 Q 4 W
Observation: PT Aide: about 1200 hrs Volunteer: 78 hrs
Applied: WCU, ECU, UNC, WSSU, AASU, Wingate
Interviews: AASU (12/8) WCU (12/12)
Acceptances: AASU, WCU, ECU
Rejections: UNC
Degree: Communications (Non-Traditional Student)
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-requiste GPA: (PTCAS) 3.83
GRE: 159 V, 152 Q 4 W
Observation: PT Aide: about 1200 hrs Volunteer: 78 hrs
Applied: WCU, ECU, UNC, WSSU, AASU, Wingate
Interviews: AASU (12/8) WCU (12/12)
Acceptances: AASU, WCU, ECU
Rejections: UNC
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awesome!
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**UPDATE: INTERVIEW**
University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)
Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant
Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient
Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: UIC
Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova
Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending), WestCoast Univ (1/23), **Fresno State (1/23 or 1/31) still need to RSVP.
**I'm going to send my RSVP and request for the 31st. Their email indicated that if there was a conflict, I'd have to email them and fax them the documentation indicating the interview conflict.
Hmm... I wonder if they know I have another interview with another school, if that would hurt my chances of acceptance? Thoughts anyone... ?
University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)
Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant
Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient
Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: UIC
Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova
Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending), WestCoast Univ (1/23), **Fresno State (1/23 or 1/31) still need to RSVP.
**I'm going to send my RSVP and request for the 31st. Their email indicated that if there was a conflict, I'd have to email them and fax them the documentation indicating the interview conflict.
Hmm... I wonder if they know I have another interview with another school, if that would hurt my chances of acceptance? Thoughts anyone... ?
Maybe, but I doubt it. What's the problem if you can go on the 31st?
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Well, I just don't know if they'll schedule me for the 23rd or 31st after I RSVP. So I wouldn't want to take the chance...
Ah...well if you just RSVP and ask for the 31st if at all possible, I doubt they are going to say no.
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It doesn't actually give you that option to choose, I checked it. It just says "Yes" or "No". So I may have to call and request for the 31st personally.
Degree: BFA Drama
Overall GPA: 3.53
Pre-requiste GPA: (PTCAS) 3.92
GRE: 163V, 152 Q 4.0 W
Observation: In-Patient: 75 Out-patient: 32
Applied: Hunter, Stonybrook, Regis, University of Washington, ODU
Interviews: Hunter, Stonybrook, Regis
Acceptances: Hutner
Rejections: None Yet
I didn't apply to many places because I'm still finishing up a few classes. Feel very lucky to have gotten the responses that I have so far.
Overall GPA: 3.53
Pre-requiste GPA: (PTCAS) 3.92
GRE: 163V, 152 Q 4.0 W
Observation: In-Patient: 75 Out-patient: 32
Applied: Hunter, Stonybrook, Regis, University of Washington, ODU
Interviews: Hunter, Stonybrook, Regis
Acceptances: Hutner
Rejections: None Yet
I didn't apply to many places because I'm still finishing up a few classes. Feel very lucky to have gotten the responses that I have so far.
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Well best of luckUPDATE: Interviews, acceptances, wait lists
University: University of CA, Santa Barbara
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.41
Volunteer Hours: 540 outpatient, 47 inpatient brain trauma PT
GRE: 151V 158Q 4.0W
Interviews: George Washington U, Univ of Maryland Baltimore, Regis, Western U, Univ. of Saint Aug (austin, TX campus), Rutgers (declined), Azuza (declined), UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, CSU Fresno, University of Pacific
Wait list: CSU Northridge, University of Illinois Chicago
Acceptance- GWU, U Maryland-Baltimore (deposit sent), Univ of Saint Aug (Austin campus)!
University: University of CA, Santa Barbara
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.41
Volunteer Hours: 540 outpatient, 47 inpatient brain trauma PT
GRE: 151V 158Q 4.0W
Interviews: George Washington U, Univ of Maryland Baltimore, Regis, Western U, Univ. of Saint Aug (austin, TX campus), Rutgers (declined), Azuza (declined), UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, CSU Fresno, University of Pacific
Wait list: CSU Northridge, University of Illinois Chicago
Acceptance- GWU, U Maryland-Baltimore (deposit sent), Univ of Saint Aug (Austin campus)!
I haven't updated in forever, and I figured I probably should. My GPA isn't the best, but thankfully some schools have given me a chance. I honestly can't believe that I have been offered these interviews, but I am so excited!
Overall GPA: 3.49 originally; 3.52 w/ academic update
Pre-req GPA: ~3.1-3.35 (depending on school)
GRE: 156V, 161Q, 4.0 AW
Observation: ~120 outpatient clinic; 60 pediatrics (inpatient & outpatient)
Interviews: Chatham (11/8); USA-Austin (12/5); UNLV (1/30); UAB (2/20)
Waitlist: Chatham
Acceptance: USA-Austin!! (1/9)
Rejections: meh, several hah
Overall GPA: 3.49 originally; 3.52 w/ academic update
Pre-req GPA: ~3.1-3.35 (depending on school)
GRE: 156V, 161Q, 4.0 AW
Observation: ~120 outpatient clinic; 60 pediatrics (inpatient & outpatient)
Interviews: Chatham (11/8); USA-Austin (12/5); UNLV (1/30); UAB (2/20)
Waitlist: Chatham
Acceptance: USA-Austin!! (1/9)
Rejections: meh, several hah
Update: Acceptance!
University: Old Dominion University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95 (PTCAS)
GRE: 148V, 154Q, 3.5AW
Applied: ODU, Hampton, and VCU.
Extra-Curric: I am a non-traditional student, and I worked the majority of the time spent outside of the classroom. I returned to school after separating from the military in 2010.
Volunteer: A total of ~115 in inpatient and outpatient clinics.
Acceptances: ODU!! (1/10/15) - I will be taking this offer, as it was my top priority! Super excited!
Rejections: N/A
Hopefully this is motivational to other non-traditional students. There are some awesome applicants on here!
Good luck to everybody applying for 2015!
University: Old Dominion University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95 (PTCAS)
GRE: 148V, 154Q, 3.5AW
Applied: ODU, Hampton, and VCU.
Extra-Curric: I am a non-traditional student, and I worked the majority of the time spent outside of the classroom. I returned to school after separating from the military in 2010.
Volunteer: A total of ~115 in inpatient and outpatient clinics.
Acceptances: ODU!! (1/10/15) - I will be taking this offer, as it was my top priority! Super excited!
Rejections: N/A
Hopefully this is motivational to other non-traditional students. There are some awesome applicants on here!
Good luck to everybody applying for 2015!
Starting to lose all hope...Any input and critique's for next cycle? Will of course be re-taking some pre-reqs.
University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.41 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.06 (PTCAS)
GRE:verbal-151, quantitative-156, analytical-4.0
Extra-Curric: President of Kinesiology Club, Active Member of Dirty Brushes (Art Club), 200+ hours of research in KIN department, Active Member in Pre-PT Club, Boxing Club Team for 3 years, independently contracted by PT's for at-home exercise with children w/ disabilities, and many KIN-related jobs.
Volunteer/Observation: 120+ outpatient hours (sports, ortho, geriatrics), 50 hours inpatient (acute), 24 hours inpatient (polytrauma)
Acceptances: none
Attending: none
Rejections: Delaware, Maryland, Emory, Western, Samuel Merritt
Interviews: none
Still waiting for St. Augustine, Northern Arizona, Chapman, University of Pacific, and New Mexico University. Seems like everyone already got their calls.
University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.41 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.06 (PTCAS)
GRE:verbal-151, quantitative-156, analytical-4.0
Extra-Curric: President of Kinesiology Club, Active Member of Dirty Brushes (Art Club), 200+ hours of research in KIN department, Active Member in Pre-PT Club, Boxing Club Team for 3 years, independently contracted by PT's for at-home exercise with children w/ disabilities, and many KIN-related jobs.
Volunteer/Observation: 120+ outpatient hours (sports, ortho, geriatrics), 50 hours inpatient (acute), 24 hours inpatient (polytrauma)
Acceptances: none
Attending: none
Rejections: Delaware, Maryland, Emory, Western, Samuel Merritt
Interviews: none
Still waiting for St. Augustine, Northern Arizona, Chapman, University of Pacific, and New Mexico University. Seems like everyone already got their calls.
Did you get a call from ODU today? I missed a call from their therapy department today and couldn't reach them when I tried calling back. Hope it was good news!
Awesome! If they called you, I bet it is good news! Yes, Dr. Mariano called me today to inform me.
Good luck!
Update
Overall GPA: 3.8 (PTCAS 3.68)
Pre-Req GPA: varies 3.9 - 3.62 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 159 Q 152 A 5.0
Extra-Curric: Worked throughout undergrad
Volunteer: 111 outpatient, 65 inpatient pediatrics, 50 inpatient, 10 woundcare
Applied: NAU, Franklin Pierce, Midwestern- Glendale, UNM, ODU, Regis
Acceptances: ODU (1/10)
Interviews: MW-Glendale (2/13) & Regis (1/26) yay!
Yay! I am so thrilled!! I have been worried for so long! Best wishes to everyone else- I hope there are lots of good outcomes!
Overall GPA: 3.8 (PTCAS 3.68)
Pre-Req GPA: varies 3.9 - 3.62 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 159 Q 152 A 5.0
Extra-Curric: Worked throughout undergrad
Volunteer: 111 outpatient, 65 inpatient pediatrics, 50 inpatient, 10 woundcare
Applied: NAU, Franklin Pierce, Midwestern- Glendale, UNM, ODU, Regis
Acceptances: ODU (1/10)
Interviews: MW-Glendale (2/13) & Regis (1/26) yay!
Yay! I am so thrilled!! I have been worried for so long! Best wishes to everyone else- I hope there are lots of good outcomes!
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I'm guessing you've probably gotten a C or two in your pre-reqs? Or was it pretty much straight B's to get the 3.0? What were your pre-req grades?
Also, a significantly improved GRE verbal score (like 160+) would help make up for your bad grades at some schools (some put significantly more weight on it than others). And you would want to target schools that do grade replacement for retakes, not average of the two grades.
See this thread: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/my-experience-in-applying-to-dpt-programs.1115591/
Thanks for the resources and advice. They will most definitely help and will save me money on sending apps out to so many schools.
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Not sure how to repost the update. Looks as if I applied to way more schools than I needed to. Casting a wide net is a waste of money. Better to pick your top five based on solid research and roll with that strategy, unless you have money to burn🙂
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Update! Another rejection! Oh well, at least there's no more indecision for UNE.
First time post! In this thread and period! Been lurking for a while, and wanted to show another non-trad plus low GPA applicant.
Undergrad Cum: 2.88
Current Cum: 2.94 (will be higher with academic update, also roughly a 3.1-3.2 depending on how a school grades retakes)
Post-Bac: 4.00
Pre-req GPA: 3.34 (according to PTCAS, B+ at my school were 3.5 instead of 3.3, so my calculations have it a bit higher. Plus retaking A&P 1&2, and Physics 2 probably has it at a 3.7ish.)
GRE: 162V, 156Q, 4.5 AW
Observation: 5000+ in outpatient with all different populations, 12 in-patient
Extracurriculars: Member of Tae Kwon Do team, Secretary of Math Club, Events Chair for Off Campus Students Association, Volunteer Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster, Eagle Scout (I still throw it in there).
Applied to: Bellarmine University, Chatham University, Shenandoah University, University of New England, Bradley University, Lynchburg College, Marshall University, Nazareth College of Rochester, Widener University, University of Jamestown, University of Mary
Acceptances: none
Rejections: Chatham, Bradley, Marshall, Nazareth, UNE
Interviews: University of Mary (!)
Under review: Bellarmine, Lynchburg, Shenandoah. GAh!!!!
First time post! In this thread and period! Been lurking for a while, and wanted to show another non-trad plus low GPA applicant.
Undergrad Cum: 2.88
Current Cum: 2.94 (will be higher with academic update, also roughly a 3.1-3.2 depending on how a school grades retakes)
Post-Bac: 4.00
Pre-req GPA: 3.34 (according to PTCAS, B+ at my school were 3.5 instead of 3.3, so my calculations have it a bit higher. Plus retaking A&P 1&2, and Physics 2 probably has it at a 3.7ish.)
GRE: 162V, 156Q, 4.5 AW
Observation: 5000+ in outpatient with all different populations, 12 in-patient
Extracurriculars: Member of Tae Kwon Do team, Secretary of Math Club, Events Chair for Off Campus Students Association, Volunteer Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster, Eagle Scout (I still throw it in there).
Applied to: Bellarmine University, Chatham University, Shenandoah University, University of New England, Bradley University, Lynchburg College, Marshall University, Nazareth College of Rochester, Widener University, University of Jamestown, University of Mary
Acceptances: none
Rejections: Chatham, Bradley, Marshall, Nazareth, UNE
Interviews: University of Mary (!)
Under review: Bellarmine, Lynchburg, Shenandoah. GAh!!!!
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Don't lose hope. If you don't get in anywhere this cycle and you really are passionate about PT. Then try again next cycle... the same thing happened to me. I'm a 2nd year cycle applicant and didn't get anywhere the 1st cycle, only waitlisted at one school. So I retook a few classes to bump up my GPA, and I applied EARLY. I cannot stress this enough, apply early and bump up that GPA as well as your GRE.
This cycle, I have gotten 2 interviews so far and I am really EXCITED about it. Don't lose hope... pick yourself back up and try again. It's not over... Good Luck!
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I agree with @DjT3kN ! Don't lose hope! This is my second time applying as well and I've gotten 3 more interviews than last year (only 1 last year) and I have got accepted to a brand new program! Everything will work out, just have faith!
Update Acceptance!
University: University of Southern California
Major: Kinesiology, Psychology Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 155, Q 155, AW 5.0
Extracurriculars: Alpha Phi Omega (150+ service hours, still in progress), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Chinese American Student Association, QuestBridge Scholars, Triathlon Club
Experience: Outpatient Ortho PT (688 hours, still in progress as PT Aide); Acute Peds/Outpatient Peds PT+OT (233 hours), Sports PT (240 hours as Student Athletic Trainer for USC W Volleyball and M+W Swimming and Diving); Sports Orthopedic Surgery (93 clinic hours, 33 surgeries), Strength and Conditioning (25 hours)
Applied: (mailed 9/30) USC, Columbia, MGH, BU, Stony Brook, Arcadia, Hunter, CSI
Interviews: Stony Brook (11/21), Columbia (11/22), CSI (1/5), Hunter (1/6). MGH (1/31)
Acceptances: Columbia (11/25, scholarship), Stony Brook (12/11, scholarship), Arcadia (12/20, scholarship), BU (1/12, scholarship)
University: University of Southern California
Major: Kinesiology, Psychology Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 155, Q 155, AW 5.0
Extracurriculars: Alpha Phi Omega (150+ service hours, still in progress), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Chinese American Student Association, QuestBridge Scholars, Triathlon Club
Experience: Outpatient Ortho PT (688 hours, still in progress as PT Aide); Acute Peds/Outpatient Peds PT+OT (233 hours), Sports PT (240 hours as Student Athletic Trainer for USC W Volleyball and M+W Swimming and Diving); Sports Orthopedic Surgery (93 clinic hours, 33 surgeries), Strength and Conditioning (25 hours)
Applied: (mailed 9/30) USC, Columbia, MGH, BU, Stony Brook, Arcadia, Hunter, CSI
Interviews: Stony Brook (11/21), Columbia (11/22), CSI (1/5), Hunter (1/6). MGH (1/31)
Acceptances: Columbia (11/25, scholarship), Stony Brook (12/11, scholarship), Arcadia (12/20, scholarship), BU (1/12, scholarship)
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Acceptance: Armstrong State University
Major: Kinesiology - Arizona State University
Cumulative GPA: 3.97
Prereq GPA: 3.98
GRE: 152V 150Q 3.5W
Observation Hours: 200 total between outpatient ortho, acute inpatient, inpatient rehab, neurological, acute pediatric, acute pediatric rehab, geriatric rehab
Applied: NAU, Midwestern, UofU, Belmont, AASU, UofFL, UNC, Duke, Elon
Interview offers: NAU, Midwestern, Belmont, AASU, Elon
Actual interviews: Midwestern, AASU
I would like to have had WAY more observation hours and a few more settings (skilled nursing and in-home primarily). It was a trade-off between supporting my wife and I and observing for free and I chose to put more effort into work to get through undergrad and keep a roof over our heads / food in our mouths. 200 is cutting it WAY too close though, go for 1000+ if you can!
Major: Kinesiology - Arizona State University
Cumulative GPA: 3.97
Prereq GPA: 3.98
GRE: 152V 150Q 3.5W
Observation Hours: 200 total between outpatient ortho, acute inpatient, inpatient rehab, neurological, acute pediatric, acute pediatric rehab, geriatric rehab
Applied: NAU, Midwestern, UofU, Belmont, AASU, UofFL, UNC, Duke, Elon
Interview offers: NAU, Midwestern, Belmont, AASU, Elon
Actual interviews: Midwestern, AASU
I would like to have had WAY more observation hours and a few more settings (skilled nursing and in-home primarily). It was a trade-off between supporting my wife and I and observing for free and I chose to put more effort into work to get through undergrad and keep a roof over our heads / food in our mouths. 200 is cutting it WAY too close though, go for 1000+ if you can!
As the poster above me said, 200 is fine and variety is what counts. I have just about 100 total in 4 different settings and have a number of interviews and a couple of acceptances. 100 is on the low side for some schools though, so I will say that my stats may have balanced it out. I think 100-200 across a number of settings is a good bet for most people
With the variety of settings you have and the GPA you have I seriously doubt doing more observation hours would have increased your chances of acceptance at all. If you have a >3.9 GPA your observation hours are not going to keep you out of any schools as long as you meet their minimum requirements. You are being kind of neurotic saying you need 1000+ hours. 200 is more than most people who haven't worked as a tech have, and above that number you will see diminishing returns at most schools (lots of applicants have worked as a tech for years and have thousands of hours, and from what I've seen this does not tend to make up for poor grades nor does it really make applicants stand out that much). Re-taking the GRE to get a 4 or greater on the writing would have been way more worth your time than doing more hours, but you are going to be fine anyway.
How do you have an interview offer from NAU already?
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UPDATE!!! My first acceptance!
University: Elon University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.3 depending on the school (PTCAS 3.17)
GRE: 156 V, 157 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 64.08 outpatient
Extra Curricular: varsity dance team, feature twirler, SAAC representative, Presbyterian Student Fellowship, Alpha Xi Delta, FPC middle school youth volunteer, special olympics, Church of the Brethren workcamps, buddy break, Elonthon, Little Pink Houses of Hope, physiotherapy research in multiple cities in Ireland, Elon youth dance/cheer coach
Applied: Simmons (7/4), MGH (8/11), Franklin Pierce (NH) (8/11), Shenandoah (8/11), Radford (8/11), Elon (8/11), Belmont (8/31), MUSC (8/15), Lynchburg (10/15)
Interviews: Shenandoah (12/16), Elon (3/12)
Rejected: MGH (1/4), Belmont (1/5), Radford (1/8)
Accepted: Shenandoah (1/13)!!!!
Differed to Regular Decision: MUSC (12/12)
Other: Lynchburg (a final decision could not be reached - 11/7)
University: Elon University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.3 depending on the school (PTCAS 3.17)
GRE: 156 V, 157 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 64.08 outpatient
Extra Curricular: varsity dance team, feature twirler, SAAC representative, Presbyterian Student Fellowship, Alpha Xi Delta, FPC middle school youth volunteer, special olympics, Church of the Brethren workcamps, buddy break, Elonthon, Little Pink Houses of Hope, physiotherapy research in multiple cities in Ireland, Elon youth dance/cheer coach
Applied: Simmons (7/4), MGH (8/11), Franklin Pierce (NH) (8/11), Shenandoah (8/11), Radford (8/11), Elon (8/11), Belmont (8/31), MUSC (8/15), Lynchburg (10/15)
Interviews: Shenandoah (12/16), Elon (3/12)
Rejected: MGH (1/4), Belmont (1/5), Radford (1/8)
Accepted: Shenandoah (1/13)!!!!
Differed to Regular Decision: MUSC (12/12)
Other: Lynchburg (a final decision could not be reached - 11/7)
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I have my first interview this Friday at Wheeling Jesuit University and I am not quite sure what to expect. If anyone has any advice to give I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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Are you going to the Midwestern interview? I have my interview in Glendale the same day.
Are you going to the Midwestern interview? I have my interview in Glendale the same day.
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Update: Radford University interview
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.33 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (PTCAS); with highest grades 3.54 ( in the process of retaking another prereq so it will jump to 3.71 if I get an A )
Last 60: ~3.70
GRE: V-155 Q-151 AW- 3.0 ( took it 3 times )
Extra-Curricular : Pre Pt Club
LOR: 2 PT's and 2 professors in my major
Observation Hours : 255- still shadowing ( SNF, Sub acute inpatient facility, and two different outpatient facilities)
Applied: UCF, UMES, Chatham University, Shenandoah University, UNE, URI, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Radford University, NSU
Interviews: UNE (10/3), UMES (10/27), Chatham (11/8),UCF (1/30), URI ( declined ), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions ( declined), Radford University (declined)
Wait-listed: UNE (10/17), Chatham (11/17)
Rejections: NSU (11/21)
Accepted: UMES (11/10)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.33 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (PTCAS); with highest grades 3.54 ( in the process of retaking another prereq so it will jump to 3.71 if I get an A )
Last 60: ~3.70
GRE: V-155 Q-151 AW- 3.0 ( took it 3 times )
Extra-Curricular : Pre Pt Club
LOR: 2 PT's and 2 professors in my major
Observation Hours : 255- still shadowing ( SNF, Sub acute inpatient facility, and two different outpatient facilities)
Applied: UCF, UMES, Chatham University, Shenandoah University, UNE, URI, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Radford University, NSU
Interviews: UNE (10/3), UMES (10/27), Chatham (11/8),UCF (1/30), URI ( declined ), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions ( declined), Radford University (declined)
Wait-listed: UNE (10/17), Chatham (11/17)
Rejections: NSU (11/21)
Accepted: UMES (11/10)